The Reader

Top O’ the Mornin’ to Ya

 Happy St. Paddy's Day! Saint Patrick was a 5th century missionary and is a patron saint of Ireland. As a…

10 years ago

Lambda Literay Award Finalists

The short lists for the 28th Annual Lambda Literary Awards were announced.The Lambda Literary Awards identify and celebrate the best…

10 years ago

Women Who Rock

Last week I stumbled upon a review for M Train, a memoir recently released by singer-songwriter Patti Smith. The book…

10 years ago

They Write Fiction Too?

When I started working at the library, I would sometimes find myself shelving books in the fiction section, recognizing a…

10 years ago

Staff Pick: Do you know the muffin pan?

It's easy to get lost in the cookbook section on the fourth floor of the Halifax Central Library. I try…

10 years ago

Reads for Runners

Lawrence Hill’s The Illegal is a great read for anyone interested in running and looking for a bit of motivation.…

10 years ago

The Hogarth Shakespeare Series

In the Hogarth Shakespeare series, acclaimed writers offer up novels reinterpreting Shakespeare’s plays. Margaret Atwood recently revealed that her contribution…

10 years ago

365 days

I have a new morning ritual now thanks to the library and all of its hidden treasures. Every morning, while…

10 years ago

International Women’s Day

March 8th is International Women's Day! An official holiday in many countries, this celebration began in the early 1900s. The…

10 years ago

Brighten Up Your Day

This time of year, it begins to feel like winter is never going to end. I am sick of the…

10 years ago